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I would advise taking out some insurance and lining the bottom of the cake pans with wax or parchment paper. I also warmed the preserves to make them spread more easily.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tlcaftrain"},"reviewBody":"By far one of the best cakes ever. I LOVE it, will make again and again","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-10-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Amy the Midwife"},"reviewBody":"I made this for a birthday.  Everyone raved over it.  One even said it took the place of her favorite cake!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-04-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"carpetfibers"},"reviewBody":"I second and third all of the raving on this recipe. I've made this cake numerous times, and it's been a hit every time.I made the cupcake variation as well, and to give the frosting a little bit of texture, I crumbled waffle cone pieces throughout. Wonderful end-result!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-10-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lmmf73"},"reviewBody":"Made a double batch - for one I followed the recipe exactly - for the other I made cupcakes (hollowed out the middle with a melon baller and filled the center with apricot preserves).  The cake\/cupcakes were loved by everyone.  I may try it with raspberry or cherry preserves for the holidays.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-05-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"toni.m"},"reviewBody":"Awesome cake!  For years I have been making a Raspberry Walnut Torte that if the same recipe as this just with raspberry instead of Apricot and Walnust instead of Almonds. Both ways are AMAZING!  It is time consuming but easy to make! Enjoy!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"bayrack101"},"reviewBody":"Made it a few times now. One I will keep making,for it is a keeper. Second time put icing last by mistake. Looked just as good.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-02-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Brenda D","givenName":"Brenda","familyName":"D"},"reviewBody":"One word (said with a sigh) DIVINE! I made this for my mother's birthday. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-05-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"autumvaught"},"reviewBody":"This cake takes a smidge of time, but well worth the effort! I took it to a friends house for dessert and it received RAVE reviews!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-02-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"WildBlueYonderWife"},"reviewBody":"This was a huge hit a ladies coffee. Just the right amount of sweet and oh so devine with a cup of coffee.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"webolton"},"reviewBody":"This cake goes in to my \"Keeper\" file! Elegant and wonderful flavor. If you want to impress someone, this is it. Thank you for sharing.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cakiepie"},"reviewBody":"Chose this to make for Thanksgiving. It was a hit. I made the cake layers one day and assembled it the next day. My sister actually thought I contacted our local \"cake lady\" and bought the cake. The cake is dense so don't expect light airy cake layers, unless I did something wrong. It had one night in the fridge for the flavors to develop and perhaps soften the cake a little. For the top, I piped the edge on before putting the perserves on to keep them from running down over the sides. My sister wants to make this as a Christmas gift to give the nurses\/aides on the floor that take care of our father.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tlcaftrain"},"reviewBody":"And, I give it 10 stars","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-04-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"wellmk01"},"reviewBody":"This is a really special cake and everyone loved it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-03-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"elmofriend"},"reviewBody":"The cake is rather sweet, but adding the ground almonds to it makes for an amazing flavor.  Can be served in very small slices.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-02-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"kathysdaycare"},"reviewBody":"This is my new favorite cake! I also made it with blackberry preserves and decorated it with blackberries.  The frosting makes a good fruit dip too.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-07-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JennieTorres"},"reviewBody":"I love this recipe.  The first time I got a little bit messy with the icing but the second time was amazing.  I would recomend it to anyone.... : )","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"bettiebmc"},"reviewBody":"This is fabulous","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-09-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"2oodles"},"reviewBody":"Awesome!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-11-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dulce24"},"reviewBody":"I made this cake using a fluted tube pan because I don't have 9 in. pans and I baked it for about 50 minutes,it did not rise that much,so cut it horizontally only once,when I tasted the cake it self it tasted a bit too sweet for my taste but once I iced it the cream cheese balanced the sweetness making it taste so yummy,I will definitely make it again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-08-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"KarenKeefe"},"reviewBody":"The apricot preserves pair so nicely with the almond flavoring!  Can use this recipe for very special occasions!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-09-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"pamsterhamster"},"reviewBody":"Such a light cake.  My husband doesn't like apricots so I substituted peach preserves for the apricot,  so good!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-09-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LPHJKitchen"},"reviewBody":"There's a reason this cake is a contest winner! It is AMAZING! The flavors of the cake are great with the apricot preserves. The cake texture is also great - light and fluffy, not too dense. 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